hap!happ!happy.halloweeen!
it is officially one of my most favorite holidays of the year -- a day full of color, treats, giggles & laughter... & best of all, costumes! today you get to be whatever your imagination allows you to be! it is also such a great day in the development of a child & so interesting how Halloween is perceived each growing year -- so much fun to watch children's excitement & hear their cute "trick or treat"!!
the day outside also couldn't be prettier! what a dreamy, breezy, crisp fall day.
i hope it is a beautiful, treat-filled day for EVERYONE -- no matter what the age, today is supposed to be a fun day!!.... so make sure to treat yourself with whatever it is that makes you smile!!
happy halloween!!!
: D
ksen
***just a couple pics of my little 'poomkin' (as i like to call him!)... Mike surprised me with him a couple of weeks ago and totally made my day.
of course, since then i have added in a few special touches to the little guy! ; ) enjoy!
he puts the 'happy' in halloween!!!
laura & kristifor
the wedding day of Laura & Kristifor was one filled with SO many wonderful cultural traditions, music, great food, dancing & lots of celebration!!! it was a happy day -- that's for sure! i don't think Laura ever stopped smiling! Laura & Kristifor are best friends, soul mates & ABSOLUTELY so adorable together! i had so much fun with their friends & family that day... capturing
SO many heartfelt wonderful moments. their ceremony took place at
Saint Petka Serbian Orthodox Church in Troy & reception at
the Mirage in Clinton Township.
Laura & Kris, i am so happy to know you both & honored to have been able to document your BIG day! i wish you both the very best always!!! enjoy your sneak peek (finally!
)....and, of course, SOO many more to come!
***please note -- due to how many images i LOVE to post on my blog, i am trying something NEW with a slideshow at the end of this post!!! this way, you can view many more images then just the ones posted below! i hope you enjoy!!***
we started the day off at Kristifor's home...
...where the celebration began in the early morning!
the beautiful Laura looking her gorgeous self !
a fabulous detail of her amazing dress :
the details & decorations throughout the day & evening were impeccable!
here comes the bride!
a heartwarming moment with Laura & her father :
sealed with a kiss!
the happy newlyweds!!!
: )
the stunning mr. & mrs. !
their first dance
father/daughter dance
& as in true Serbian tradition, the dancing & celebration continued into the wee hours of the night!
*** this just added! i have had some requests to see the slideshow with slower motion -- if you would like to view Laura & Kristifor's slideshow at a slower pace, ***CLICK HERE!!!*** : ) (& the song used is "Silence" by Delerium featuring Sarah McLachlan which you can purchase on itunes!!)
elyssa : maternity
i had the great pleasure of working with one of my most favorite people, Elyssa, recently! Elyssa is due November 10th (& doesn't she look FANTASTIC!!?!). i not only got to document her & her husband Joey during this most amazing time in their lives, but i also did her make-up for the shoot!
we had
SO MUCH FUN (as i always do when i am around Elyssa & Joey)!!! they are truly wonder-FULL!
Elyssa & Joey... thank you again for the best time! i am
SO incredibly happy for you two & the gorgeous baby Sardy on the way!!!! i hope you enjoy your sneak peek --- i am so happy to be able to share them with you! MANY more beautiful pics to come soooooon!!!
one of my TOP faves from the day
their passion is beautiful
too cute!
; )
there is SO much 'heart' for this baby-to-be already! i cannot wait to meet her!!! : )
